Clone Trooper, Phase 2 - 212th Battalion
sw1235 · Star Wars
Revenge of the Sith · 2022. It debuted in the AT-TE Walker set #75337, coinciding with the massive popularity of Prequel-era sets and the 20th anniversary of Episode II.
Figure ID
sw1235
Theme
Star Wars
Year Released
2022. It debuted in the AT-TE Walker set #75337, coinciding with the massive popularity of Prequel-era sets and the 20th anniversary of Episode II.
Rarity
Uncommon. While the set it appears in was widely available, this specific 2022 variant features updated printing and was long-awaited by collectors, making it a high-demand army builder figure.
Head
Missing in image. The official figure uses the updated 'Temuera Morrison' flesh-tone head with various expressions (usually a focused scowl), part of LEGO's push for character accuracy across the Star Wars line.
Torso
White Phase 2 Clone armor with distinctive 212th Battalion orange markings, specifically a vertical orange stripe. It features detailed belt printing and mechanical back plating. Arms are white with orange shoulder printing; hands are black.
Legs
White hips and legs with orange knee pad printing and intricate armor gaps in dark grey/black. Note: The specific figure in the image appears to have custom or misprinted orange knee prints that differ from standard sw1235 factory orientation.
Accessories
Missing in image. Standard set release includes a dc-15s blaster carbine or long blaster rifle and a Phase 2 helmet with orange 'airborne' or standard markings and holes for rangefinders/visors.
Color Scheme
Primary white with Bright Orange battalion accents and Dark Stone Grey/Black mechanical details.
Printing Details
Extremely high detail pad printing. Includes torso front and back, and for the first time on this battalion, detailed leg printing including the orange knee plates.
Variants
This is the 2022 re-design. Previous versions (sw0522) from 2014 had different leg printing and used the older 'Angry Clone' yellow-hued head mold.
Condition Notes
The torso in the image shows slight print fading on the orange stripe. Common wear includes torso cracks under the arms and fading on the knee prints due to friction.
Estimated Value
Current market value for a complete figure is approximately $12 - $18 USD. As a partial figure (legs/torso only), the value is roughly $6 - $9 USD.
Price (New)
The set this figure originates from (75337) retails for $139.99 USD, which included 5 clone troopers, putting the 'retail value' per figure at roughly $28 within the set context.
Compatible Sets
75337 AT-TE Walker (2022). This is currently the primary source for this specific print variant.
Character Background
The 212th Attack Battalion was led by Clone Commander Cody and High General Obi-Wan Kenobi. They are famous for the Battle of Utapau in Revenge of the Sith.
Design Notes
The 2022 design solved a long-standing fan complaint by finally adding printing to the legs to match the orange battalion markings on the torso and helmet.
Similar Minifigures
sw0522 (2014 variant), sw1089 (Airborne Clone Trooper), and the Phase 2 501st Legion troopers (sw1094).
Collectibility
High. Clone Troopers are the most 'army-built' figures in LEGO history. This battalion is a core piece of any Prequel-era collection.
History
LEGO first introduced the 212th in 2014. This version represents 8 years of printing technology evolution, moving toward more screen-accurate 'weathered' looks.
Interesting Facts
Fans noticed a 'printing gap' on the 2022 212th helmets where the orange arrow doesn't meet the top correctly—a point of much debate in the collector community.
Display Suggestions
Ideal for Utapau MOCs or displayed in a Phase 2 Clone Army lineup. Use UV-protected cases as white bricks and orange printing are prone to sunlight yellowing.
Modification Potential
Excellent for 'purist' customs. The legs and torso are frequently swapped with 212th Airborne helmets to create specialist units.
Overall Assessment
A top-tier army builder figure. Despite being an 'incomplete' unit in the photo, the torso and leg assembly are the most valuable components of a highly desirable Star Wars figure.